Assistant Accountant - Maternity Cover (18 months)
Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston
Company: ScanTech Offshore Ltd
Type: Maternity cover - 18 months
About the Company:
ScanTech Offshore Ltd provides an impressive range of rental equipment, including air compressors, steam generators, and rig cooling services, as well as designing, installing, and commissioning bespoke heat suppression safety systems.
About the Role:
The role of the Assistant Accountant will be to ensure the underlying financial records are accurate and reported to senior management and the group within agreed timescales. Responsibilities include timely production of period-end reporting, supporting the audit process, maintaining the fixed asset register, and assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts for the companies within the Scantech Group, including comparison of actual costs to budget and forecast.
* Preparation of month-end journals including accruals, prepayments & fixed asset depreciation.
* Maintain fixed asset register including comparison to budget and prepare reports for the Group and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Upload key data and complete all forms for month-end reporting to the Group via Cognos system.
* Assist with completion of interim and year-end results for the Scantech Group to PLC.
* Assist with preparation of the taxation pack and the annual PSA data and P11D forms.
* Completion of Government statistical returns.
* Assist with the preparation of the Statutory accounts for Scantech Offshore Ltd and in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow forecasts.
* Assist in preparation of schedules and information as requested by the Auditors.
You will also be required to complete ad-hoc project work as requested by the Senior Management Accountant and the Financial Controller.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience Required:
Can be qualified by experience, but AAT qualified or working towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA is preferred.
Proficient Excel skills (VLookups, SUMIFS, pivot tables).
ERP/IFS knowledge is ideal but not essential.
Excellent attention to detail, good communication skills, and good time management are essential.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
James Fisher & Sons is committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
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